hộ vệ
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ho˧˨ʔ ve˧˨ʔ]Huế [how˨˩ʔ vej˨˩ʔ]Saigon [how˨˩˨ vej˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hộ vệ means to escort as a bodyguard.
Chinese characters: 護衛
Meanings of hộ vệ in English
Verb
- to escort as a bodyguard
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 護衛.
Frequently asked questions
What does hộ vệ mean in English?
hộ vệ (verb) means "to escort as a bodyguard".
How do you pronounce hộ vệ?
IPA: Hanoi [ho˧˨ʔ ve˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [how˨˩˨ vej˨˩˨]. Tones: hộ — heavy tone (nặng), vệ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is hộ vệ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hộ vệ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 護衛.